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Election for the constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Westmorland and Lonsdale, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Liberal Democrats hold by Tim Farron with a majority of 777 - 1.5% - on a turnout of 77.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FARRON, Tim LD 23,686 45.8% -5.7%
AIREY, James Con 22,909 44.3% 11.1%
ALDRIDGE, Eli Lab 4,783 9.3% 3.8%
FISHFINGER, Mr Ind 309 0.6% -

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

An electorate of 66,391, having a valid vote count of 51,687 and an invalid vote count of 81.

Result declared at 03:25 on 9 June 2017.